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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Emily Costell's husband is dead, and the beachside inn he left her is falling apart. Buried in debt with nowhere else to turn, she does something she swore she'd never do: she calls her sister Hannah. They haven't spoken in over a decade. But Hannah shows up anyway, and together the sisters begin restoring the crumbling inn on Edisto Beach, one outdated room at a time. Then Emily discovers a locked journal among Henry's belongings. Before she can find the key, a woman arrives on her doorstep with two daughters and a marriage certificate. Henry had another wife. Another family. A whole life Emily never knew existed... The Innkeeper's Last Secret is a story of sisterhood, secrets, and second chances on the Carolina coast. B ook 1 of 4 in the series. Scroll up to read now!
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Is The Innkeeper's Last Secret appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A widow discovers her late husband led a double life with another wife and family. Contains emotional themes of infidelity, betrayal, and grief with a focus on sisterly reconciliation and healing.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of spouse, grief, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens interested in family drama will connect with themes of sisterhood, secrets, and rebuilding trust after betrayal.